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Such was the goodwill already engendered that the raising of the safety curtain earned an affable round of applause from the audience – doubtless glad to see that old adage that the show must go on actually works.

Pop star Tom Parker has stepped away from his worldwide success with his band The Wanted to make a theatrical debut as the charismatic Danny. His portrayal is one of laddish effervescence – tempering any hint of romantic longing with street cool when with his gang, the T-Birds.

The musical will be on stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth until November 4 (Image: TRP)

Danielle Hope is an impeccable cardigan-clad Sandy ultimately shedding her goody-two-shoes persona to secure the love of her teenage life.

Both performers pack powerful voices – Hope delivering a heartfelt Hopelessly Devoted to You full of yearning.